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How to Make Famous California Pizza Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

California has long been known for its unique and diverse cuisine, and one of the most iconic dishes to come out of the Golden State is the California-style pizza. This delectable pie is known for its thin, crispy crust and an array of fresh, innovative toppings that reflect the state's bounty of fresh produce and bold flavors. But at the heart of any great California-style pizza is the perfect dough.

Creating the ideal pizza dough is no easy feat, but fear not – we've got you covered...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 cup Water, municipal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup cornmeal, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 4 8-inch pizza dough rounds

  • Combine yeast, honey, and 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl with a whisk. Let stand to dissolve, about 10 minutes.
  • Add salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 3/4 cup warm water, and 1 cup flour to the mixture and stir until a batter forms. Add another 1 cup flour; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup more flour and combine.
  • Turn dough out onto a surface dusted with 1/4 cup flour. Knead until a smooth, fairly firm, slightly sticky dough is achieved, adding more flour as needed.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured cutting board and pat down with your hand. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Stretch and fold each piece down and under, tucking as you go, to form pizza dough rounds.
  • Cover with a towel and let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
  • Transfer dough rounds to a lightly floured board and press each piece out to desired thickness, starting in the center, until 8 to 10 inches wide. Form a crust shape around the outer edges with your fingertips.
  • Transfer one round of pizza dough to the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Top with any sauce and toppings you like.
  • Bake in the lower rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Move to the center of the oven and continue to bake until golden, about 10 minutes more. Repeat to bake remaining pizzas.

    • Nutrition

    127 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 121mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 35mg

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